LM-Triode Monoblocks Amplifier

The Legend feature a push pull transformer output coupled power amplifier. It is configured for triode operation. The following measurements was done with the amplifier set up for triode 6550 configuration. The amplifier features high quality oil filled capacitors, voltage regulation for the driver board, low negative feedback and a linear totem pole driver. The distortion products are primarily second and third with few measurable above the 5(-115dbv) which may contribute to the full rich sound lacking brittleness

LM-Triode Monoblocks Amplifier Specification

Pure Class A Triode
Output 42 Watts
Music Power 115 Watts
Load Impedance Internal 4 ohms (8 ohms, 16 ohms)
Input Impedance 500K
Sensitivity 2 Volt - 1.5 dB
Power 110V - 120V, 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption 220 VA

Product Reviews

"The Legend L-2 preamp is of reference quality and deserves my highest recommendation..." Audiophile Voice March 2000 issue's review of our LM-Triode Monoblock Amplifiers and LAD-L2 Preamplifier in its by Peter Breuninger. [PDF version]

"The Legend Audio System is definitely on my very short list of full systems to audition....The real winner, the cream of the crop, the king of the hill, the master of all he surveys here (when used separately in a mix or in a matched system) is the Legend Audio LAD-L2 preamplifier" UltimateAudio Winter 1999 issue's review of our LM-Triode Monoblock Amplifiers and LAD-L2 Preamplifier in its by Steven Rochlin. [PDF version]

"This power amp (Legend LM-Triode) is a minor miracle and an IAR Best Buy. For those of you who want the golden liquidity of single ended triode sound, but don't want the many practical limitations of that topology, this amp may be the answer to your prayers." J. Peter Moncrieff, IAR Hotline, Hi-Fi '98. [PDF version]

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